Russelton Slurry Pond No 3 dam
Russelton Slurry Pond No 3
Russelton Slurry Pond No 3, located in Indiana Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1967. This dam stands at 153 feet high and has a length of 860 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 290 acre-feet. It serves as a crucial water resource structure for the area, with a normal storage capacity of 24 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 26 acres.
Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Russelton Slurry Pond No 3 is categorized as a low hazard potential dam with a satisfactory condition assessment. The last inspection conducted in June 2015 deemed the structure to be in good standing, meeting regulatory guidelines and safety requirements. While there have been no recent modifications or enhancements to the dam, it remains an essential part of the local water resource infrastructure, contributing to the management and conservation of the surrounding environment.
With its association to the TR Little Deer Creek, Russelton Slurry Pond No 3 plays a significant role in controlling water flow and ensuring the safety of downstream areas. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's strategic location and efficient design make it a crucial component in water resource management efforts, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures in the face of evolving climate patterns and environmental challenges.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Russelton Slurry Pond No 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny River At Natrona | 16,400 cfs | → |
| Little Pine Creek Near Etna | 3 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Near Freeport | 323 cfs | → |
| Kiskiminetas River At Vandergrift | 1,650 cfs | → |
| Crooked Creek At Crooked Creek Dam | 159 cfs | → |
| Chartiers Creek At Carnegie | 147 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Russelton Slurry Pond No 3.
Track Russelton Slurry Pond No 3 in the Snoflo app
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About Russelton Slurry Pond No 3
Where does the data for Russelton Slurry Pond No 3 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Russelton Slurry Pond No 3.